Dual mode transit
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Dual mode transit describes theoretical transportation systems in which vehicles operate on both public roads and on a guideway; thus using two modes of transport.
In a typical dual mode transit system, private vehicles comparable to automobiles would be able to travel under driver control on the street, but then enter a guideway, which may be a specialized form of Railway or monorail, for automated travel for an extended distance.
Examples of this concept include the [TriTrack], [RUF] [Megarail] and JR Hokkaido. Dual-mode transit seeks to address a similar audience as personal rapid transit.
See also
External links
- [Jerry Schneider's Dual Mode page]
- [The TriTrack Dual Mode Electric Car]
- [Center for Energy, Environment, and Transportation Innovation]
- [JR Hokkaido Dual Mode Vehicle (Dual mode transit) pdf file]
- [JR Hokkaido DMV]
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